Cute Ways to Cover Up at the Beach

1. Cute Ways to Cover Up

Choosing the right swimsuit is an obvious way to amp up your shoreside style, but you also can't forget about what goes over the skimpy swimwear. Stars like Miranda Kerr illustrate that the trend of wearing more innovative pieces to the beach are in full swing, so click through the gallery to see more unique ways to cover up at the beach this summer.

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2. Miranda Kerr's Leopard Shirtdress

Miranda Kerr's choice for beachwear is a little bit less "fun in the sun" and a little bit more "minx on the prowl." Try a leopard-print shirtdress like hers to achieve a similarly playful vibe.

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3. Leopard-Print Shirtdress

Equipment's silk skirtdress is what took Kerr's beach look from classic to vampy. The pointed collars, front pockets, and short hem length combine to make a powerful and unique beach statement.Equipment silk shirtdress, $178; saksfifthavenue.com.

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4. Jessica Alba's Maxi Dress

Jessica Alba hit the sand in St. Barts in a casual-but-cute leopard-print infused maxi dress, wide-brimmed hat with coordinating ribbon, sunnies, and flip-flops. A full-length dress like this leaves just enough to the imagination while prettily catching the ocean breeze.

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5. Leopard-Print Maxi Dress

Alba's dress is the Lovers + Friends Fly Away Dress, with a low scoop back and pockets for beach-friendly things like sunnies and chapstick.

7. Heidi Klum's Tie-Dye Dress

Heidi Klum hit the beach in Hawaii wearing a spaghetti strap tie-dye number that just barely allowed her bikini to peek out from underneath. The graphic print is sexy and daring, sure to catch some attention on the sand.

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8. Tie-Dye Tank

Raquel Allegra's dirty indigo tie-dye tank dress gives off a bohemian vibe while also paying homage to the surfers of the designer's native California. Try it with a chunky statement necklace or dainty gold chain to take your beach look to the next level.
Raquel Allegra tie-dye tank dress, $292; matchesfashion.com.

10. Fringed Poncho

The Goddis Knitwear poncho Michele donned for her sunny Hawaiian vacation can be yours! Crafted in Brazil and Peru, the knitwear piece captures the essence of the South American countries from which it takes inspiration.
Fringed knit poncho, $214; goddisknits.com.

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11. Rachel Zoe's One-Shoulder Sarong Dress

Ever-fashionable star stylist Rachel Zoe took a sandy stroll in St. Barts wearing a tribal-inspired asymmetrical sarong dress, which she paired with a big floppy hat, oversized sunnies, and a simple necklace. This high-fashion beach look is easy to replicate, and provides comfort and coverage in addition to a chic appeal.

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12. One-Shoulder Maxi Dress

Halston Heritage's one-shoulder maxi dress with cascading sleeve has a graphic pattern that lends the silk-chiffon fabric a daytime feel. But the frock would also go well from the beach to a dinner or after-sunbathing cocktail hour.
Halston Heritage cascading maxi, $315; theoutnet.com.

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13. Jenna Dewan-Tatum's Graphic Sarong

A growing baby bump no longer relegates you to a one-piece or mumu. Take a note from Jenna Dewan-Tatum, who took a trip to the shore in a belly-baring bikini and a brightly patterned sarong at her hips.

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14. Naomi Watts' Printed Sarong

Naomi Watts put a different spin on the printed sarong, pairing her pink one with a plunging metallic one-piece suit in olive, brimmed hat, and wayfarer sunglasses. The sarong and one-piece combo can come across as a bit too modest, but follow in Watts' sandy footsteps and pick a sexy low-cut suit for a successful take on the sarong.

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15. Embellished Sarong

For a fun take on a traditional beach look like the sarong, go for something with tasteful embellishments, like this Tory Burch piece with silver coins at the hems. It evolves nicely from a staple beach item to a swivel-encouraging hip enhancer.
Floral sarong, $135; toryburch.com.

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Cute Ways to Cover Up

Choosing the right swimsuit is an obvious way to amp up your shoreside style, but you also can't forget about what goes over the skimpy swimwear. Stars like Miranda Kerr illustrate that the trend of wearing more innovative pieces to the beach are in full swing, so click through the gallery to see more unique ways to cover up at the beach this summer.